#E6D6CD color
The hex color #E6D6CD is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 83.9% green and 80.4% blue (230, 214, 205).
Its hue angle is 22°, with 33% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 11% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Mocha Ice (#DFD2CA), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.86:1).
#E6D6CD color codes
| HEX | #E6D6CD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 214, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 83.9%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(22, 33%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(22, 11%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 11%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.66, 4.01, 6.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.66, 7.57, 58.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.698, 69.325, 67.561) | |
| Decimal | 15128269 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6D6CD, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #E6D6CD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6D6CD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #E6D6CD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad7ccProtanopia
no red cones#dedacdDeuteranopia
no green cones#ebd3d3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d9d9d9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6d6cd; }
.text { color: #e6d6cd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6d6cd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 214 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6d6cd, #e6e3cd); }
Similar colors
#dfd2caMocha Ice#e5d3ccBridal Scent#ecdacdNectar#ebd5caBlushing Coconut#dfcfcaWatermelon Milk#efdbcdWhite Truffle#e3d1ccChina Silk#dbd0caMushroom Risotto
Closest common color name: Almond.
Questions
- What color is #E6D6CD?
- #E6D6CD is a very light, desaturated orange, closest to the named color Mocha Ice. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6D6CD?
- The RGB value is 230, 214, 205: 230 red, 214 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6D6CD?
- The complementary color is #CDDDE6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6D6CD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.86:1 and white text 1.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.